But at the same time is isn't fair to give all the challenges to an experienced teacher. In my situation I "finally" get a partner teacher after 6 years of being the only teacher on my grade level. There are some very challenging students in our upcoming grade, which is the reason we have been given another teacher. I teach third grade and the class coming into third has 32 students. These students have been divided into 2 classes up until third grade. This is the norm in our district, the small K-2 classes are put together in third grade. But with the make-up of the class, 32 with so many challenges, we were given another third grade teacher. So to not give that new teacher any challenges defeats the purpose of being there. Yes, I understand that 16 with many challenges is easier than 32 with many challenges, but why have 10 challenges in one class? Which 6 students do you choose to put in there with them? I'll take my share of the challenges, but I am worn out after teaching such large classes to meld together along with all the challenge students. Lori/Utah/3rd
A new teacher should never be given a challenge class and if it > was unavoidable, much support should have been offered. Why do schools give such challenging classes to new teachers? What can new _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
